Against Mr. Shahid Satar, Head of PAK-PWD, Hazara Division, Mr. Wajid Ali, Assistant Executive Engineer, Hazara Division and Mr. Arbab Shahrukh, Secretary Ministry of Housing and Works due to non-provision of relevant documents to the Member pertaining to the allocation/release of funds for development work in NA-21 since, 2013

Against the PIA Management due to non-compliance of the direction of the Special Committee on performance of PIA regarding the submission of reports on the alleged seizure of heroin at the Heathrow Airport London from PIA flight at the earliest; regarding Inviting of a lady passenger in the cockpit by the PIA pilot during flight on 06.05.2017 compromises the safety of the passenger; and regarding sleeping of a senior pilot during the PIA flight PK-785 compromising the safety of the passengers, on 26-04-2017

Against the Secretary Aviation Division/Acting Chairman PIA due to non-implementation on the recommendations of the Special Committee on performance of PIA contained in its report adopted by the House on 17-03-2017

Various financial challenges i.e., increase in external debts, decrease in remittances and increase in oil price due to which financial and fiscal indicators are showing alarming fiscal situation of the country

The repeated statements of Government functionaries that Pakistanis do not pay taxes whereas the reality is quite opposite to this accusation as around 58 million Pakistanis are working as Government servants who pay huge taxes

Various financial challenges i.e., increase in external debts, decrease in remittances and increase in oil price due to which financial and fiscal indicators are showing alarming fiscal situation of the country

The non- profitability of FTAs with China, non-utilization of concessions granted by China under the first phase of these agreements, need to review / revise the existing FTA agreements which are not promoting value added exports and the serious concerns regarding the promotion of local industry of Pakistan

The interim award issued by London Court of International Arbitration on 8th June, 2017 in favour of nine IPPs directing Pakistan to immediately pay 10.977 billion rupees and to further discuss the need of Parliamentary oversight in key international arbitration cases

The interim award issued by London Court of International Arbitration on 8th June, 2017 in favour of nine IPPs directing Pakistan to immediately pay 10.977 billion rupees and to further discuss the need of Parliamentary oversight in key international arbitration cases

The interim award issued by London Court of International Arbitration on 8th June, 2017 in favour of nine IPPs directing Pakistan to immediately pay 10.977 billion rupees and to further discuss the need of Parliamentary oversight in key international arbitration cases

The recent move of the Federal Government to delink petroleum and gas Authority from provincial oversight which is not only a direct violation of the Constitution but will also create trust deficit between the Centre and the Provinces

The recent move of the Federal Government to delink petroleum and gas Authority from provincial oversight which is not only a direct violation of the Constitution but will also create trust deficit between the Centre and the Provinces

The interim award issued by London Court of International Arbitration on 8th June, 2017 in favour of nine IPPs directing Pakistan to immediately pay 10.977 billion rupees and to further discuss the need of Parliamentary oversight in key international arbitration cases

The recent move of the Federal Government to delink petroleum and gas Authority from provincial oversight which is not only a direct violation of the Constitution but will also create trust deficit between the Centre and the Provinces

The alarming scam of corruption, misappropriation and mismanagement in UBL and HBL; concerns of International Agencies about the management of these banks and the degree of disgrace these private entities have caused to the national prestige of the country

The statement of former President of Afghanistan revealing that the number of ISIS persons in Afghanistan is more than the Taliban; USA is supporting and providing arms to ISIS in Afghanistan and ISIS is using helicopters and other military facilities of USA

The far reaching implications of award of more than 800 million USD along-with future markup given by International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes against Pakistan in the case of Karkey Rental Power Project

The situation arising out of a reported Memorandum of DG, IB wherein names of 37 Parliamentarians have been mentioned allegedly to have their nexus with banned outfits and their involvement in illicit and disreputable activities

Eating up of foreign exchange reserves by external debt payments and current account deficit making it inevitable for the country to seek another bailout package from the IMF to avert an impending balance of payment crisis

The Price Review Notice to re-negotiate the contract price of LNG set between Pakistan State Oil (PSO) and Qatar Gas on 10th February, 2016 according to which the contract price of LNG cannot be re-negotiated earlier than 2026

The reported population of Islamabad which is more than two millions as per Census, 2017, whereas there are only two Government hospitals in Islamabad i.e. Federal Government Services Hospital (FGSH) and Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) to cater for the medical needs of the inhabitants of Islamabad

The Price Review Notice to re-negotiate the contract price of LNG set between Pakistan State Oil (PSO) and Qatar Gas on 10th February, 2016 according to which the contract price of LNG cannot be re-negotiated earlier than 2026

A news item wherein it has been reported that the Chinese Ambassador has written a letter to the Foreign Office informing that a terrorist belonging to Turkistan Islamic Movement has entered into Pakistan to target the Chinese Ambassador and the Chinese workers working in Pakistan on various projects which reflects the failure of Pakistani Law Enforcement / Intelligence Agencies which could not intercept the entry of the terrorist as same was reported by the Chinese Ambassador

The increase in epidemic disease of HIV / AIDS as according to recently held survey Pakistan is one of the few countries where number of HIV patients is increasing and the pattern of disease is changing which will spread if immediate steps will not be taken

The claim of ISIS that they have killed two Chinese workers having been abducted in June, 2017 and the confirmation of this claim by the Foreign Office as published in print media on 31st October, 2017

The recent recommendations of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council Board about the policy for admission into private medical colleges for 2017-18 which being tilted heavily in favor of private medical colleges causing great concern amongst the young students and their families aspiring for admission into medical colleges

The vacant post of CEO, National Endowment Scholarships for Talent (NEST) despite the fact that the process for the recruitment of suitable candidate was finalized six months ago due to which the working and objective of the department is suffering badly

The vacant post of CEO, National Endowment Scholarships for Talent (NEST) despite the fact that the process for the recruitment of suitable candidate was finalized six months ago due to which the working and objective of the department is suffering badly

This House recommends that the Government should direct the office of the AGPR to ensure autonomy of the Election Commission of Pakistan in financial matters to enable it to perform without any hindrance

The Senate of Pakistan is of the opinion that conversion of National Highway from Karachi to Hyderabad into motorway will create many problems and hardships for light traffic as it will not be able to handle all traffic, the heavy as well as light traffic. The House recommends that the Government should construct a separate motorway to connect Karachi with other parts of the country

The House recommends that teaching of fundamental rights and traffic rules be made compulsory part of the syllabus of Pakistan Studies at Matric and Intermediate level in all public and private sector educational institutions under the administrative control of the Federal Government

The House recommends that the Government should ban the import of luxury items including exotic fruit in view of the increasing gap between imports and exports and their adverse effects on the local production of the same in the country

This House recommends that biometric system should be installed in all the Federal Government hospitals to ensure attendance in time and presence during working hours of the employees of those hospitals

This House recommends that the Government should conduct an inquiry into the matters pertaining to the release of Raymond Davis, a U.S national, who was involved in a case of double murder, in the light of disclosures made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs in his statement on a calling attention notice which was taken up in the House on 25th August, 2017 and present the report thereof to the House

This House recommends that the Government should launch a separate channel of PTV for children to foster their interest in education, science, general knowledge and creativity and to inculcate in them the true spirit of culture, identity and ideology of Pakistan

This House recommends that the Government should pay the amount of Rental Ceiling to the Government employees along-with their salaries to enable them to hire private accommodations without unnecessary official bottlenecks

Cognizant of the fact that maritime industry is a dynamic component in the socio-economic configuration of a maritime nation; Realizing that Pakistan has a great strategic location and is blessed with a long coastline and abundant maritime resources which have not yet been utilized to its full potential; Mindful of the fact that with the onset of CPEC, maritime activities in Pakistan will increase manifold and the cooperation between ports and shipping industry would become more important for systematic development of maritime sector of the country; Recognizing the importance of maritime sector in the country’s economy, this House recommends that an over-arching coordinating body namely,- The Pakistan Maritime Authority” should be established to help resolve governance and communication issues amongst various departments, sectors and Ministries, to ensure adherence to policy guidelines, timely planning for anticipated events and prevention of miscommunication and information gaps which will ultimately serve to bolster the country’s economy

To present report of the Committee on the subject matter of an Adjournment Motion moved by Senator Mian Muhammad Ateeq Shaikh on 25th August, 2017, regarding the impact of third tier Federal Excise Duty (FED) on tobacco products

The time for presentation of report of the Committee on the Bill to prohibit the business and practices of private money-lending and advancing loans and transactions based on interest [The Islamabad Capital Territory Prohibition of Interest on Private Loans Bill, 2017], introduced by Senator Sirajul Haq, on 28th August, 2017, may be extended for a period of thirty working days with effect from 28th October, 2017

The Annual Report for the year 2016-2017 of the Central Board of Directors of the State Bank of Pakistan on the state of the Economy, as required under section 9A(2) of the State Bank of Pakistan Act, 1956

The Committee on the question of breach of privilege of the House due to provision of incorrect information in reply to starred question No. 8, asked by Senator Farhatullah Babar on 22nd August, 2017, regarding malpractices and irregularities in Aero Medical Department of Civil Aviation Authority

The Committee on the question of breach of privilege of the Senate by the Ministry of Finance and National Bank of Pakistan by not acting upon the Ruling of the Chairman Senate of dated 4th November, 2016, regarding taking action against the persons /officials of the Ministry of Finance and the National Bank of Pakistan who had drafted and approved the misleading answer to starred question No. 4, set down for answering on 6th September, 2016, for placing the same before the Parliament

Under sub-rule (1) of rule 194 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012, that the time for presentation of report of the Committee on the subject matter of supplementary questions to starred question No. 130, pertaining to fertilizers and movement of urea in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, asked by Senators Sardar Muhammad Azam Khan Musakhel and Hasil Khan Bizenjo on 25th August, 2017, may be extended for a further period of forty five working days with effect from 7th November, 2017

Under sub-rule (1) of rule 194 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012, that the time for presentation of report of the Special Committee on the Calling Attention Notice moved by Senator Saleem Mandviwala on his behalf and on behalf of Senators Shahi Syed, Mir Muhammad Yousaf Badini and Muhammad Yousaf, referred by the House on 15th February, 2017, regarding “the sale of PIA Airbus A-310 to a German Firm in violation of PPRA rules”, may be extended for a further period of sixty working days with effect from 25th November, 2017

Under sub-rule (1) of rule 194 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012, that the time for presentation of report of the Committee on the Bill further to amend the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973 [The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2017] (Amendment of Article 255), introduced by Senator Mohammad Azam Khan Swati, on 20th March, 2017, may be extended for a further period of sixty working days with effect from 14th November, 2017

The Committee on the matter of non-payment of three percent regulatory duty by the regulatory agencies i.e. SECP, NEPRA, OGRA, PTA and PEMRA of their annual fees to the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) under the CCP Act

The time for presentation of report of the Committee on the subject matter of Calling Attention Notice moved by Senator Hidayat Ullah regarding pending approval of 7500 sanctioned new posts (SNEs) for FATA which have already been approved by the FATA Secretariat and the Ministry of SAFRON, referred to the Committee on 21st September, 2017, may be extended for a period of thirty working days with effect from 20th November, 2017

The time for presentation of report of the Committee on the subject matter of starred question No. 113, asked by Senator Muhammad Usman Khan Kakar on 15th September, 2017, regarding the case of non-approval for deputing the Motorway Police personnel at Kuchlak-Zhob and Saranan-Chaman Highway, may be extended for a period of sixty working days with effect from 15th November, 2017

The Committee on the Bill further to amend the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan [The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2017] (Amendment of Article 63A), introduced by Senator Farhatullah Babar, on 21st August, 2017

The Committee on the Bill further to amend the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan [The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2017] (Amendment of Article 63A), introduced by Senator Nawabzada Saifullah Magsi, on 21st August, 2017

Under sub-rule (1) of rule 194 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012, that the time for presentation of report of the Committee on Privilege Motion No. 1(257)/2016-M, moved by Senator Syed Muzafar Hussain Shah, against the Chairman CDA for not implementing the recommendations of the Committee on National Food Security and Research on the matter of cancellation of lease agreement of 1400 acres of land leased out to NARC and proposed conversion of the same into residential / commercial plots, may be extended for a further period of twenty five working days with effect from 25th November, 2017

To present report of the Committee on the Calling Attention Notice moved by Senator Ayesha Raza Farooq on 20th January, 2017 regarding the granting of equivalence certificates to O and A level students by the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) and referred to the Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination on 9th August, 2017 on the recommendation of the Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training

To present report of the Committee on the subject matter of starred question No. 175, pertaining to number of Pakistani chairs in foreign universities lying vacant for the last many years, the reasons thereof and the steps being taken by the Government to fill the same, asked by Senator Nuzhat Sadiq on 3rd November, 2017

Under sub-rule (1) of rule 194 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012, that the time for presentation of report of the Committee on the issue raised by Senator Rubina Irfan on 18th September, 2017 regarding “the incident of dacoity took place at her residence in Balochistan and the mishandling of the case by the Balochistan Police despite knowing about the culprits”, may be extended for a period of thirty working days with effect from 17th November, 2017

Under sub-rule (1) of rule 194 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012, that the time for presentation of report on a matter raised by Senator Maulana Hafiz Hamdullah on 20th September, 2017 regarding “Gharang Check Post of FC in Balochistan due to which long queues of vehicles is a daily routine causing great problems to the people of the areas”, may be extended for a period of thirty working days with effect from 19th November, 2017

Under sub-rule (1) of rule 194 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012, that the time for presentation of report on a matter of “Grievances of media persons regarding attack on Mr. Ahmed Norani, a Journalist in Islamabad” raised in the House on 30th October, 2017, may be extended for a period of thirty working days with effect from 19th November, 2017

This House may discuss the present position of implementation of land reforms introduced in the country so far and the situation arising out of verdict of Shariat Appellate Court given in 1991 regarding those reforms which practically has made the Article 253 of the Constitution redundant

This House may discuss the present position of implementation of land reforms introduced in the country so far and the situation arising out of verdict of Shariat Appellate Court given in 1991 regarding those reforms which practically has made the Article 253 of the Constitution redundant

This House may discuss the overall performance of the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) with particular reference to its oversight in the matters of availability, quality and increase in prices of medicines

The House may discuss the poor management of PIA with particular reference to the decision to suspend its flight operation from Lahore to New York by December 2017 due to Rs. 450 million annual losses on the route

This House may discuss the issue of increasing incidents of enforced disappearances in the country with particular reference to the latest disappearance of a foreign family in Lahore and the growing helplessness of state institution to address the same

This House may discuss the overall performance of the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) with particular reference to its oversight in the matters of availability, quality and increase in prices of medicines

The House may discuss the need to formulate a strategy for desalinating the sea water for industrial and domestic consumption in view of the likely water scarcity in the country and to establish resources, machinery and expertise required for this purpose

Amendment in Standing Order No. 2.22 and insertion of new Standing Order Nos. 2.25A and 2.53A, after the existing Standing Order Nos. 2.25 and 2.53 titled the “Attendance of movers in the Committee meetings”, “Leave of absence from the Committee meetings” and “Withdrawal of a Bill from the Committee”

Under sub-rule (4) of rule 278 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012, to move that in rule 100, in sub-rule (1), in paragraph (c), of the said Rules for the full stop occurring at the end, a colon shall be substituted and thereafter, the following new proviso shall be added, namely:- “Provided that if the Committee has recommended that a particular Bill may not be passed by the Senate then the Member-in-Charge may only move the motion mentioned in paragraph (c)”

Under sub-rule (1) of rule 196 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012, that the report of the Committee on the issue of Plight of Rohingya Muslims, along with joint resolution passed by the Committee, presented to the House on 1st November, 2017

Under sub-rule (1) of rule 196 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012, that the Special Report of the Committee on the issue of problems being faced by the Oil Sector / Industry in Pakistan which was presented in the House on 9th January, 2017

Under sub-rule (1) of rule 196 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012, that the Special Report of the Committee on the matter of non-payment of three percent regulatory duty by the regulatory agencies i.e. SECP, NEPRA, OGRA, PTA and PEMRA of their annual fees to the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) under the CCP Act, presented to the House on 7th November, 2017

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